Peripheral regions are areas located away from the core or center of economic power within a country or globally. These regions often have limited access to resources, infrastructure, and economic opportunities.
Related terms
Core-Periphery Model: A model that describes the spatial organization of economic power relations between core regions (dominant) and peripheral regions (less developed).
Development Gap: The disparity in levels of development between different countries or regions.
Brain Drain: The emigration of highly skilled or educated individuals from one country or region to another, often leaving behind a shortage of skilled workers.